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[Myrmecology]

Hi all, i was wondering how to prevent mould growing on the Insect vitimen and protein jelly after opening them.

Thanks.

[JimmyVe]

That is difficult, you could keep it in the fridge and it will go on for a few days. I always try to use the full pack. (but i have enough ants to give it to so that is not a problem)

[Myrmecology]

Thanks Jim, i will have to ride through the days of having not a numerous amount of ants to consume the food. I will put it in the fridge like you suggested.

[SimGee]

Just had the same question on the german board.

Once opend it will be ok for about 5 to 7 days in the fridge.
Outside the fridge it should be removed after 2 days.

A closed pot is ok for up to one year in the fridge.

Not sure about "deep freezing" it...

Greetings
Simon

[EGoody05]

Could you slice some off and re seal the rest and put it in the fridge ??
Thanks for the question though as I have just bought my first one off ebay !!

[mvannunen]

cant you put it in the freezer and chip of what you need?? and the rest back

[SimGee]

yes... i´m not sure if u can but imo it was possible

[EGoody05]

well thats what i do with my mealworms - they are all frozen and I just snap one off and defrost it for a while

[mzfckr]

egoody : we can all do this bet they are not so fresh as new killed ones.

[JimmyVe]

That is true, new killed ones are always better (fresh) but i do it to, it is just easier if you frees them (the insects i mean )

You can take a bit of the jelly and put the rest back into the fridge, so you can save it for a few days and give a bit more.

[ducatiman]

i have a tip for protien jelly use,i use a medical needle and syringe,i dont open the jelly i simple push the needle through the foil top of the jelly and suck out what i need,this way the jelly is not open to the air and lasts longer

[Phasmid]

Won't the air just go through the hole you made with the needle?

[ducatiman]

its such a small hole it doesnt really affect it